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China’s Unseen Cyber Threat to Energy Security

Every solar panel and battery connected to the U.S. grid depends on inverters, which have historically been produced by mostly Chinese manufacturers. In May 2025, U.S. experts found undocumented radios embedded in some Chinese-made inverters, allowing remote access that bypasses firewalls. These hidden components pose a grave cyber-physical threat. Official responses have been ongoing, as SolarEdge achieved BABA compliance, and Florida utilities are sourcing non-Chinese hardware. Congress is continuing to push procurement bans. But the real opportunity can be seized by raising baseline security standards and coordinating with allies. The U.S. can reshape supply chains before the next threat emerges, not after. Read more...

Perspective – National Security Implications of Foreign Third-Party Litigation Financing

Third-party litigation financing (TPLF) allows outside investors to fund another party’s lawsuit. While TPLF can broaden access to legal recourse, it raises concerns that U.S. adversaries and competitors could be using it to steal intellectual property (IP), obtain confidential business or industry information, and harass U.S. businesses.Read more...

A New Era for Rare Earths: The U.S. Should Make Long-Term Investments in Global Supply Chain Resilience

The Trump administration has focused on rare earth elements due to global dependence on China's supply, but should prioritize building relationships with other countries known to possess significant mineral deposits. Read more...